# Industrial supply chains run on precision. Yours should too.

When a production line stops or a distributor's shelf runs short, the cost isn't just money. It shows up in delayed orders, strained customer relationships, and margins that don't hit plan. SPS Commerce connects industrial manufacturers and distributors to the data infrastructure and expert support that keeps procurement flowing, suppliers accountable, and operations running the way they should.

## The industrial supplies supply chain network powered by SPS Commerce

- **3,000+** Suppliers connected by MSC Industrial to SPS
- **75%** Reduction in chargebacks for 3PL customers after automation
- **50,000+** Network customers on SPS Commerce

## What complexity creates risk for industrial supplies supply chains?

### Inconsistent fill rates break digital fulfillment

Stale item data and inconsistent fill rates send wrong signals to replenishment platforms, undermining the digital advantage distributors depend on.

### Emails and spreadsheets aren't a strategy

Order errors and supplier email chains cost hours your team should spend on higher-value work.

### Connectivity shouldn't slow you down

New trading partners mean new requirements, EDI maps, and ongoing maintenance. SPS handles all of it so you can focus on the relationship.

[See how SPS addresses these challenges](https://www.spscommerce.com/products/)

## What it takes to run high-performing industrial supplies supply chains

### Deep expertise, proven programs

- **1,000+** programs run. **150+** specialists working your supplier network on your behalf.

### Vendor scorecards and performance tracking

Surface fill rate gaps, delivery violations, and data quality issues before they reach your customers.

### Managed inventory data that performs

We connect the replenishment data flows that keep vending and managed inventory programs running as promised.

### Onboarding for suppliers of any size

No EDI team? No problem. We bring every supplier into compliance without adding IT burden on either side.

[Learn more about our solutions](https://www.spscommerce.com/products/)

3,000+ suppliers. One data standard.

SPS helped MSC standardize EDI across 3,000+ suppliers, reduce overstock, and restore data trust after COVID-era manual workarounds.

[Read the MSC case study](https://www.spscommerce.com/resources/msc-industrial-supply-co/)

Error rates cut by two-thirds.

SPS took over Osborn's EDI operations, cutting error rates from 30% to under 10% and eliminating chargebacks without adding staff.

[Read the S-One case study](https://www.spscommerce.com/resources/s-one-case-study/)

## Featured Resource

**Inventory & Distribution Management Playbook**  
Eliminate hidden EDI costs with better inventory visibility and automated inbound data from trading partners.  
[Get the Playbook](https://www.spscommerce.com/resources/inventory-distribution-management-playbook/)

## Spotlight

### Supply chain bottlenecks, solved

Where supply chain bottlenecks originate and how to address them before they become larger disruptions.

[Learn More](https://www.spscommerce.com/blog/supply-chain-bottlenecks-where-they-pop-up-and-how-to-address-them/)

### Supply Chain Health Vitals Checkup

Unlock insights into your supply chain health and get personalized resources to boost efficiency.

[Take the Assessment](https://www.spscommerce.com/resources/health-vitals-assessment/)

## Ready to get your supply chain performing like it should?

Talk to an industrial supply chain specialist.